| Emittente | Sables-d'Olonne, Commune of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1923 |
| Tipo | Emergency coin |
| Valore | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Valuta | Franc (1795-1959) |
| Composizione | Brass |
| Peso | 2 g |
| Diametro | 24 mm |
| Spessore | 0.8 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | El Mon.#10.2 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Face value above the date, surrounded by the legend. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | ST DES COMMERÇANTS 10 Ces 1923 · DES SABLES D`OLONNE · |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Uniface (negative of the obverse in hollow, left by the stamping of the very thin blank). |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | Plain |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1923 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1031701070 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The 1923 Sables-d'Olonne 10 Centimes reflects the French Third Republic's post-Great War economic instability. Acute metal shortages and official minting delays caused a severe dearth of small change. This compelled numerous municipalities, including this Vendée commune, to issue *monnaie de nécessité*. These localized tokens ensured transactional fluidity amidst national currency scarcity, a pragmatic, decentralized response to a pervasive monetary crisis. Circulation typically restricted to its locality.
Artistry: The artistic execution of this 10 Centimes (El Mon.#10.2) aligns with utilitarian design common to *monnaie de nécessité*. Specific engraver attribution for this issue is not widely documented. The style prioritizes clear legibility of denomination and issuer, often foregoing elaborate iconography for direct communication. This functional aesthetic, characteristic of early 20th-century emergency coinage, reflects a practical approach where clarity and immediate recognition superseded intricate artistic detail, typical for issues produced under expediency.
Technical/Grading: Struck in brass (2g, 24mm), this coin type exhibits traits common to its material and emergency production. Key high points for grading include sharpness of legends ("SABLES-D'OLONNE," "10 CENTIMES"), the date, and central device details, often weakly struck. Brass is prone to varied toning, from dark patinas to corrosion, and can show planchet flaws or bag marks. Examiners should scrutinize for inconsistent strikes and surface integrity, common deficiencies in expediently produced issues.